SNSC has existed for over 30 years but was formally established in October 2004 and was granted 501(c)(3) status in June 2005. SNSC previously existed as an informal extension of the Summit School District's Nordic Ski Program, and was the only club in the state requiring no dues beyond the school activity fee. All functions of SNSC including coaching, waxing, and race organization were handled by an all volunteer network of individuals (mainly parents and school coaches). Longtime coach Gary Giberson estimate that between 250 and 300 Summit athletes have participated in the Junior National Championships, and many have gone on to compete on college teams, and some have even participated in the Winter Olympic Games.

The club started back in 1966-1977. The first coach was Steve Rechiele. The founding fathers and mothers were the Zdechliks, Andersons, Armstrongs, Wellingtons, and other.

Jim Balfanz took over as the coach in 1968. In order to help raise funds to support the club, the Frisco Gold Rush was started in 1971.

Olympic skiers include Twila Hinkle, Pat Ahern, Ingrid (Langell) Butts, and Matt Dayton. Numerous skiers have skied for the US ski team.